ORSON Q. IGNACIO
Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCPi)
Shakboot Bin Sultan street, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Mobile n0. 009****-*******
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Medical Laboratory Scientist that provides quality and timely laboratory results and maintains quality control and preventive maintenance. Has nearly 15 years experience in a hospital setting, can recognize factors that affect measurement and results and take appropriate corrective action according to protocols. A team player with strong decision-making, adapts quickly, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. Core competencies:
Biochemistry Microbiology Immunology Serology Clinical Pathology Hematology and Immunohematology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009- present
POSITION:
NMC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL AL AIN, ABU DHABI
United Arab Emirates
JCIA and ISO 15189 Accredited Hospital
LAB TECHNOLOGIST SUPERVISOR/LABORATORY QUALITY
OFFICER
Process and analyse blood samples and other body fluids in Biochemistry, Immunology and serology, Hematology, Clinical pathology and Microbiology.
Laboratory Quality Officer and supervise and process external quality control programs and maintain daily quality control of Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and serology, and Clinical
pathology.
Function as Hospital Laboratory quality facilitator for JCIA accreditation and for DOH.
Participates and active member in EHSMS implementation and safety guidelines in the laboratory
Prepares laboratory policies and manuals.
Manage the staff duties and their responsibilities.
In-charge in analyzer verification and method validation as per CLSI, ISO and HAAD
standards.
Troubleshoot laboratory machines and equipment and coordinates to biomedical department for immediate maintenance.
JOB DECRIPTION
BIOCHEMISTRY
Handling all Biochemistry from routine to special test. Manages whole biochemistry and special testing.
Operates and troubleshoot Siemens ATELLICA Solutions, COBAS 6000 modular system, COBAS 400 analyzers, Olympus 680, Advia centaur CP, Siemens Immulite 2000 and Johnson & Johnson Vitros Eciq. Page 2 of 3
HEMATOLOGY AND IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
Handling OrthoVision automated machine for Blood grouping, blood crossmatching, Antibody screening and identification.
Performs CBC, differential counting, Sickling test, malarial parasite test, crossmatching, blood grouping, clotting time and bleeding time and coagulation study.
Operates and troubleshoot SYSMEX XN-2000, SYSMEX XT 4000i, SYSMEX XT1800i, ADVIA 2120i, ID- Diamed blood crossmatching and blood grouping, STAGO STA Compact fully automated coagulation machine.
MICROBIOLOGY
Excellent experience in microbiology bench works.
Experienced in handling BD phoenix and Vitek 2
Handling samples for cultures and sensitivity, having a good experience in quality control, maintains stock of live control strains, performs ESBL testing, API biochemical test, Enterotube biochemical test, and Blood cultures.
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Performs stool analysis, urine analysis, urine biochemical test, semen analysis and other body fluids.
Handling ARKRAY AUTION HYBRID fully automated system and Beckman Coulter IRIS urine analyzer. PHLEBOTOMY
Having good skills in blood extraction with so many years of experience. 2005-2009 AL RAHMAH MEDICAL COMPLEX, AJMAN U.A.E.
Executed and analyzed test in areas including biochemistry, clinical pathology and
microbiology to aid clinicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
Processing cytology samples and staining.
Conducts inventory of supplies and reagents.
Evaluates quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with the health ministry safety and risk-management guidelines.
Troubleshoots and maintain laboratory machines and equipments.
Phlebotomy and collection of blood sample.
2004-2005 RN LUCERO HOSPITAL, ISABEL LEYTE, PHILIPPINES STAFF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Handling biochemistry, performs Typhidot, CRP, ASO Titer, RF Factor, Helicobacter pylori antibody test, Hepatitis screening and profile,HIV testing, Hormones examination and Tumor Markers.
Ensures quality control and troubleshoots the machines.
Examine specimens for Complete Blood Count, Platelet Count, Reticulocyte count, Clotting Page 3 of 3
time,Bleeding time, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Prothrombin Time, Partial Thromboplastin Time and other manual procedure for some test in hematology.
Performs and Reads Gram stain smear, Acid Fast Bacilli smear, and Fungal smear, Culture and Sensitivity.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Certified INTERNATIONAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST by AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (ASCP)
DOH ABU DHABI LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST LICENCE.
Ministry of Health license for LAB. TECHNOLOGIST
Holding a PRC license in PHILIPPINES as MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST 1999 - 2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
REMEDIOS TRINIDAD ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Tacloban City, Philippines
1995 - 1999
SECONDARY EDUCATION
PINABACDAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
1989 - 1995
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
PINABACDAO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
REFERENCES
DR. SUNEET KAUR HORA MBBS,MD,DCP
SPECIALIST IN PATHOLOGY
LABORATORY DIRECTOR
NMC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, AL AIN, U.A.E.
CONTACT # 009****-*******
DR. SOMANSU BASU MBBS,MD
SPECIALIST IN MICROBIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT PATHOLOGY
NMC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, AL AIN, U.A.E
CONTACT # 009****-*******